Swiftsure Collection

The Birth of a Bold Legacy

Learn how strength and bold dreams gave rise to an iconic timepiece.

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Where a Ferry

Sparked an Empire.

In 1810, a young Cornelius Vanderbilt purchased his very first sailing vessel, the Swiftsure. Far more than a boat, it was a bold declaration of ambition. With this vessel, Cornelius Vanderbilt began ferrying passengers between Staten Island and Manhattan - a simple service that marked the origins of what would become one of America's greatest industrial dynasties.

Vanderbilt New York's Swiftsure Brown Watch

A Tribute to

Heritage

The Swiftsure Collection pays homage to that pivotal moment in Vanderbilt history. These chronograph timepieces are inspired by the spirit of adventure, determination, and aspirations that defined Cornelius Vanderbilt’s journey. Each watch is a modern interpretation of bold beginnings, crafted to accompany pioneers of today as they navigate life’s ventures.

Vanderbilt New York's Swiftsure Collection

Distinctive

Features

Your Everyday Companion for Grand Endeavours

  • Case: Stainless Steel, durable yet refined
  • Case Size: Bold 45mm diameter with a 38mm Dial
  • Water Resistance: Up to 100 meters
  • Movement: Japanese Quartz - known for reliability and accuracy
Vanderbilt new York's Swiftsure Blue Watch

Crafted with

Purpose

More than just a watch, the Swiftsure Blue is a statement of calm confidence and enduring ambition. Its deep blue dial pays tribute to the waters once crossed by Cornelius Vanderbilt’s original ‘Swiftsure’ ferry, a vessel that not only bridged islands, but launched a legacy. This chronograph captures that same spirit: steady, purposeful, and bold. Crafted for those who navigate their own course, it merges oceanic depth with metropolitan sophistication, charting new standards in modern watchmaking.

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